The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) stands as one of the world’s most ecologically diverse and culturally rich mountain systems, playing a vital role in sustaining biodiversity, regulating regional climate, and supporting millions of livelihoods.
High altitude wetlands and glaciers of Sikkim represent critical components of the Eastern Himalaya, functioning as reservoirs of biodiversity, regulators of hydrological regimes, and providers of ecosystem services essential for regional and downstream sustenance
The Himalaya can be portrayed in four hues — white, green, blue, and brown — representing its snow-clad peaks, forested and cultivated slopes, glistening rivers and streams, and fertile soils. These colours...
The idea of an alternative method for green revolution was developed by Maharashtra based agriculturist, Padma Shri Subhash Palekar in the mid-1990s. He noticed that impact of chemicals on long-term soil fertility and the environment..
The book contains information on cultures and indigenous conservation practices of the Lepcha community gathered from secondary sources and filed studies.
Plastic waste has increased enormously across the globe during the last seven decades and has polluted the environment through various pathways. To curb the plastic pollution....
Orchids are distinguished from one another by their way of life : Orchids are either terrestrial with roots that have permanent contact to soil such as....
An outcome of the GBPNIHE In-House Project-2 “Community driven ecosmart model village development to improve livelihoods and foster ecological security in the Himalaya”
Subject Expert database of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) of Faculty of IHR -Universities (Volume I)
Subject Expert database of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) of Faculty of IHR -R&D Institutions (Volume II)
Subject Expert database of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) of Non-Government Organizations (Volume III)
हिमालयी क्षेत्र में पारिस्थितिकी सुरक्षा एवम् आजीविका सम्वर्धन हेतु ग्राम समुदाय द्वारा संचालित आदर्श ग्राम विकास योजना निर्माण हेतु पुस्तिका
Nutritional journey of traditional foods of Uttarakhand - A case study of Almora with the special emphasis on scheduled communities
An Innovative approach to use Pine trees for Environment Friendly
Orchids are flagship plant species, with immense ecological and economic value. They act as a good bio-indicators as they low tolerance for change in environment...
सिक्किम क्षेत्रीय केंद्र - परिदृश्य और उपलब्धियां (शोध और विकास यात्रा)
Success Stories- Innovative interventions and inspiring stories from the Khangchendzonga Landscape
Based on the session ‘Vulnerability to Disasters and Mitigation of Risks’ under ‘Carbon Neutral Ladakh - a New Beginning’ 2020
Based on the session ‘Sustainability of Tourism’ under ‘Carbon Neutral Ladakh - a New Beginning’ 2020
Wetlands are globally important for survival of human and other living beings. However, their contributions for human wellbeing, and overall sustenance of biodiversity, have remained unrecognized. As a result, wetland management often finds backseats in development planning. Also, evidences suggest that the natural wetlands are in long-term decline around the world.
On the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day-2021, institute launched a brief report on "Migratory birds of Ladakh"
As most of the natural habitats are presently facing consistently increasing anthropogenic pressures alongside environmental changes on these habitats and their environmental constituents including water, air, soil, biodiversity, etc
In recent years, nature based tourism has gained popularity all over the globe owing to its ability to connect the tourists
The Himalaya, one amongst the youngest mountain chains in the world, is considered among the most delicate and fragile regions, which is still evolving. Owing to its geodynamic conditions, even small tampering with the geological equilibrium is expected to initiate environmental changes that may eventually increase to alarming proportion (Valdiya, 1993, 1997, 2001). This region also represents one of the Global Biodiversity Hotspot- the Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot (HBH).
During last three decades or so, interest on caterpillar fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) from the high altitude areas of the Himalaya has grown across the globe.
This document of G-SHE series is an outcome of rounds of consultations with diverse stakeholders of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). Being an evolving document, the GSHE editions are enriched and updated periodically based on the suggestions and inputs received from the State Governments of IHR, the academic/ research institutions and individuals on various governance themes of topical interests.
R ealizing the need of ex-situ back-up for conservation of Himalayan biodiversity, GBPIHED initiated establishment of a functional arboretum ‘Surya-Kunj’ in 1992 at its Head Quarters, Kosi-Katarmal, 14 km away from district Headquarters, Almora (Uttarakhand)
Butterflies and moths are members of the order Lepidoptera, meaning “scale wing”. The wings of these insects are covered with microscopic scales, which are iridescent and brightly coloured
Water at a glance - Uttarakhand - An assessment of Water Scarcity
Synthesis of changing perspective through Five Year plans and Recommendation of Task forces/ Work Group
पर्वतीय छेत्रों के आर्थिक विकास हेतु समन्वित मत्स्य पालन : एक तकनीकी मार्ग्दृशिका मार्गदर्शिका
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development (GBPNIHESD) [formerly G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED)] was established in 1988-89, during the birth centenary year of Bharat Ratna Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant, as an autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India
THE HIMALAYAN BIODIVERSITY Richness, Representativeness, Uniqueness & Life-support Values
The G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED) was established in 1988, the birth centenary year of Bharat Ratna Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant as an autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Govt. of India
Mount Kailash (a.k.a. Mount Kailas), also referred to as Gangrénboqí Feng in Chinese and as Kaila´sa Parvata – Devnagiri in Sanskrit (with similar names in Hindi, Nepali, and other related South Asian languages), is revered as Khang Rinpoche among Tibetans.
Compendium of Statistics for the States of Indian Himalayan Region
Compendium on Indian Biosphere Reserves is an outcome of a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India, and the G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development (GBPIHED). The designated Lead Coordinating Centres and the Biosphere Reserve Managers contributed chapters jointly or independently on respective Biosphere Reserves (BRs) in the country.
Glimpses of Forestry Research in Indian Himalayan Region
Global glacier cover, at present, is reported to be about 15,000,000 km² of which slightly more than 14,000,000 km² is restricted to the two icy continents of Antarctica and Greenland. Rest of the ice cover is distributed within the mountain ranges of the northern hemisphere: Alps, Rockies, the Himalayas that include the Karakoram; and also the New Zealand Alps.
The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), with diverse bio-geographic and eco-climatic features, is known for richness of bio-physical resources and its indigenous cultural groups, which live in harmony with their natural surroundings.
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) institutes a Fellowship Programme known as the “National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme” for Indian scientists desirous of working at the forefront of environmental sciences, engineering and technology, with a focus on problem solving environmental research in collaboration with selected, prestigious environmental schools/institutions in India who will sign a MOU with the MoEF.
Climate change is recognized as a signifi cant man-made global environmental challenge. It is also treated as a threat. Consequently, there is now a growing recognition of the vulnerability of key sectors of economy and development due to climate change.
To look into problems of hill states and hill areas and to suggest ways to ensure that these states and areas do not suffer in any way because of their peculiarities
Himalaya constitutes a unique geographical and geological entity comprising a diverse social, cultural and environmental setup.
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